Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of severe and potentially damaging weather expected to hit the state overnight Saturday into Sunday.

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency across Georgia ahead of severe storms moving in late Saturday night and overnight Sunday. The state of emergency went into effect at Noon on Saturday and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Gov. Brian Kemp issued an emergency declaration ahead of the severe weather expected to begin hitting the state Saturday night.

Georgia is under a State of Emergency as officials warn of overnight tornadoes, strong winds, and large hail. Residents are urged to prepare now.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of the severe and potential damaging weather expected to hit the state overnight on Saturday into Sunday. The order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm’s approach on Sunday. We caught up with neighbors in Folkston, who began stocking up on food and supplies Saturday.

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency as Georgia braces for dsevere storms on Saturday afternoon and night.